Kent Richards
About Kent Richards
Kent Richards serves as the Manager of AF Program Development and Patient Recruitment at Atricure, a position he has held since 2013. He has extensive experience in marketing and product management across various medical companies, including Estech and St. Jude Medical.
Current Role at AtriCure
Kent Richards serves as the Manager of AF Program Development and Patient Recruitment at AtriCure. He has held this position since 2013, contributing to the company's initiatives in the Western United States. His role focuses on developing programs related to atrial fibrillation and enhancing patient recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience in Medical Marketing
Prior to his current role, Kent Richards held several positions in medical marketing. He worked as a Senior Global Product Manager at Estech from 2009 to 2010. He also served as a Senior Marketing Manager for Emerging Technologies at St. Jude Medical from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he was a Marketing Manager at Karl Storz Endoscopy America from 1989 to 1991 and spent nine years at Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. focusing on marketing and clinical programs.
Educational Background
Kent Richards studied Nursing at Creighton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his education by completing an RN Refresher Course at Azusa Pacific University, which he began in 2011. This educational background supports his expertise in the medical field.
Career Timeline
Kent Richards has a diverse career spanning several decades in the medical and marketing fields. He began his career as a Marketing Manager at Karl Storz Endoscopy America from 1989 to 1991. He then worked at Vista Medical Technologies, Inc. from 1995 to 2004. Afterward, he took on roles at Estech and St. Jude Medical before joining AtriCure in 2013.